Varpunen jouluaamuna
Lilli Palvalin Elisa Piispanen Lyrics
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Järvenaalto jäätynyt talvipakkasessa,
Varpunen pienoinen syönyt kesäeinehen,
Järvenaalto jäätynyt talvipakkasessa.
Pienen pirtin portailla oli tyttökulta:
Tule varpu, riemulla, ota siemen multa!
Joulu on, koditon varpuseni onneton,
Tytön luo nyt riemuiten lensi varpukulta:
Kiitollisna siemenen otan kyllä sulta.
Palkita Jumala tahtoo kerran sinua.
Kiitollisna siemenen ota kyllä sulta.
En mä ole, lapseni, lintu tästä maasta.
Olen pieni veljesi, tulin taivahasta.
Siemenen pienoisen, jonka annoit köyhällen,
Pieni sai sun veljesi enkeleitten maasta.
The lyrics of the song Varpunen jouluaamuna ("A Sparrow on Christmas Morning") by Lilli Palvalin Elisa Piispanen tell the story of a little sparrow who, on a cold winter morning, has to search for food in a world where everything is covered in snow. The first stanza sets the scene of the wintry landscape, with the flowers of the valley already hidden by the snow and the lake frozen. The second stanza introduces a young girl who notices the sparrow and invites it to her doorstep, offering it a seed. The third stanza describes the sparrow's gratitude and promise of a reward from God for the girl's kindness. The final stanza reveals that the sparrow is not just any bird, but the little brother of the girl, who came from heaven to receive the gift of the seed given to a poor one.
The song has multiple layers of meaning and can be interpreted in different ways, but it is a touching reminder of the importance of kindness, empathy, and gratitude. It depicts the contrast between the harshness of the winter landscape and the warmth of human kindness, and suggests that even the smallest act of generosity can have a powerful impact and be rewarded in unexpected ways. The lyrics also allude to the Christian belief in God's providence and the idea that even the most insignificant creature is under His care and protection.
Line by Line Meaning
Lumi on jo peittänyt kukat laaksosessa,
Snow has already covered the flowers in the valley.
Järvenaalto jäätynyt talvipakkasessa,
The waves of the lake have frozen in the winter cold.
Varpunen pienoinen syönyt kesäeinehen,
A small sparrow has eaten a summer meal.
Järvenaalto jäätynyt talvipakkasessa.
The waves of the lake have frozen in the winter cold.
Pienen pirtin portailla oli tyttökulta:
On the steps of a small cottage was a girl of gold:
Tule varpu, riemulla, ota siemen multa!
Come sparrow, with joy, take a seed from me!
Joulu on, koditon varpuseni onneton,
It's Christmas, my homeless sparrow is unhappy,
Tule tänne riemulla, ota siemen multa!
Come here with joy, take a seed from me!
Tytön luo nyt riemuiten lensi varpukulta:
The sparrow flew to the girl with joy:
Kiitollisna siemenen otan kyllä sulta.
Gratefully I will take the seed from you.
Palkita Jumala tahtoo kerran sinua.
God wants to reward you one day.
Kiitollisna siemenen ota kyllä sulta.
Gratefully I will take the seed from you.
En mä ole, lapseni, lintu tästä maasta.
I am not a bird from this world, my child.
Olen pieni veljesi, tulin taivahasta.
I am your little brother, who came from heaven.
Siemenen pienoisen, jonka annoit köyhällen,
The little seed that you gave to the poor,
Pieni sai sun veljesi enkeleitten maasta.
Was able to grow in the land of angels where I came from, my sister.
Writer(s): Otto Kotilainen, George Godzinsky De
Contributed by David B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.